Found a BIG bucket list coin :)

[Bob207]

Headed down to the river at low tide to check a new spot. After finding a bunch of trash I stumbled across a signal that was 98-99 on the AT Pro at 2". Was sure it was junk but figured it was so shallow I'll check it anyways. Boy am I glad I did! Flipped over a flat rock about 6" across and 1" thick, moved a little muddy dirt and this flipped out. I'm not used to seeing coins this big and my heart about jumped out of my chest. She's a bit tarnished from the iron that was next to it and the saltwater but she should clean up nice. Every day I get out is a great day but this morning was frickin fantastic!

 

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[ArDirtSlinger]

Makes me want to go kick some rocks over....Congrats!! HH

 

[Argentium]

Welcome to the Silver Dollar club ! Just about everybody who finds one, think it's garbage prior to digging it
because it's such a big fat signal - I know I did - Great Find .

 

[DeepseekerADS]

Now that is a payment towards your ATP

 

[digging440yrs]

Awesome !!!

 

[pepperj]

Now got to love it when the totally unexpected find appears and you can strike it off the list. Congrats on the big silver it's great shape.

 

[46Wheat]

Welcome to the Silver Dollar club ! Just about everybody who finds one, think it's garbage prior to digging it
because it's such a big fat signal - I know I did - Great Find .

Yup that's what I figured when I dug mine . Congrats in 20 yrs you will be able to go to the exact spot you dug that and still remember where it was . I know I still can

 

[fmrUSMC_0844]

Great Morgan! I like the toning on it.

 

[thrifty76now]

When you see those big numbers on your screen ,you just have to dig.And when a nice big piece of silver turns up,you can jump for joy.Nice to find a silver dollar under your coil.Happy Hunting.

 

[sutphin]

AS OLE GOMER SAID GGGAULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.........NICE COIN.

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

Right on digging trash to get treasure, truth that there is no way around it !!!

 

[park pirate]

Sweet man...

 

[Randyg12]

What a killer find! I bet your still smiling! WOW! Super find!

 

[Msbeepbeep]

That is quite a hunk of silver coin! Congrats!

Now I have to go back and dig up all those rocks with can signals under them....and hope it's not the sprinkler system!

 

[kingskid1611]

How did she get under that rock and does she have any friends out there for ya? Congrats

 

[Bob207]

AS OLE GOMER SAID GGGAULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.........NICE COIN.

I probably shouldn't type what I said when I saw it lol.

 

[Bob207]

How did she get under that rock and does she have any friends out there for ya? Congrats

Found it at low tide in a river bank. Constantly getting rearranged, especially with high water. And I hope she has lots of friends.

 

[Bob207]

This will prolly make some folks cringe....but I want to make it silver again. I soaked it in lemon juice for about an hour but it had little effect. Was searching the site and came across the aluminum foil and baking soda method. Is that a sure fire way to remove the tarnish? And is it 100% safe to do or is there any risk of damaging the coin? And thanks all for the replies....I'd say I am on cloud 9 but I would have to come down a few clouds to get there

 

[Ahab8]

The foil method is 100% safe. The safest for sure. The old school crest toothpaste works but I wouldn't use it on that nice silver. I've used it on some beat up ugly ones. You just get the coin wet and put some toothpaste on your fingers and rub the coin in between. But try the foil method. And honestly you don't want to make it shiny my friend. A little dark toning on an old silver is perfect. Good luck and killer coin

 

[PaDirtDigger]

Great find... Be sure to post an after shot of the coin when you decide to do it.... Congrats!!